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Position Overview
**Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity
The employee in this position will serve as the regional tobacco prevention lead for the National State-Based Tobacco Control Programs (CDC-RFA-DP15-1509) grant.
This position has the responsibility of implementing effective tobacco prevention policy leading to a reduction in tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure.
The employee has the responsibility of facilitating community change, including surveillance, partnership development, coalition building/community organizing and partner communications, and providing programmatic reports to the Health Director and the Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch (TPCB).
Initiative and resourcefulness are needed in order to involve local government staff, community leaders, public officials, and community organizations in addressing health problems.
Administrative duties include preparing and monitoring budget(s), managing grant and contract activities, and preparing reports for the region.
Project Duration: This project is grant-funded through September 2025 and this position is contingent on continued funding for each of those years (Funds secured through U.
S.
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance) Examples of Duties Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Conduct surveillance to determine populations most affected by tobacco use.
Present reports or other relevant information regarding local tobacco prevention efforts to local boards, councils, commissions, committees, and/or agencies as needed to meet the goals of the grant.
Develop and provide culturally competent tobacco-free living educational materials to be used in tobacco prevention efforts.
Establish rapport and working relationship with various agencies in order to promote tobacco control efforts through effective community transformation.
Identify and promote networking and community collaboration for health action.
Identify and consult with community leaders in an effort to solicit their involvement in local public health programs and planning efforts.
Represent the 10-county region in numerous advisory committees, coalitions and task forces, as needed.
Confer with persons from private and public agencies, schools, media and volunteer organization to solicit input and to inform them of local tobacco control efforts.
Engage and seek the involvement of other local government staff to amplify and accelerate the improvements to policy, systems, and environmental change.
Collaborate with the Fort Liberty Department of Public Health and the University of North Carolina Lineberger Cancer Center to maintain and expand the Military Health and Readiness Initiative team and other additional tobacco control work on Fort Liberty.
Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.
Minimum Qualifications A master's degree in public or human services administration or a human services programmatic field preferably with course work in human services planning and one year of experience in human service program planning or administration; or graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of administrative or consultative experience in a human service program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management Preference: A degree in Public Health and experience in Tobacco Control and Prevention.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities.
Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.
S.
and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.
S.
The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://naces.
org.
College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301.
If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and public health education, and National Tobacco Control Programs (NTCP) goals and objectives.
Considerable knowledge of methods and techniques of disseminating health education information to the public and to the media.
Ability to work well with people of different educational and socioeconomic backgrounds and to speak effectively before various groups.
Ability to establish a good working relationship with individuals and community groups.
Ability to explain and apply state laws, regulations and rules pertaining to public health.
Ability to organize and direct the activities of local committees for the development of local public health education programs.
Considerable knowledge of community health education resources.
Considerable knowledge in program planning, program implementation and evaluation.
Thorough knowledge of community organizations.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health Human Resources.
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
This position has the responsibility of implementing effective tobacco prevention policy leading to a reduction in tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure.
The employee has the responsibility of facilitating community change, including surveillance, partnership development, coalition building/community organizing and partner communications, and providing programmatic reports to the Health Director and the Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch (TPCB).
Initiative and resourcefulness are needed in order to involve local government staff, community leaders, public officials, and community organizations in addressing health problems.
Administrative duties include preparing and monitoring budget(s), managing grant and contract activities, and preparing reports for the region.
Project Duration: This project is grant-funded through September 2025 and this position is contingent on continued funding for each of those years (Funds secured through U.
S.
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance) Examples of Duties Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Conduct surveillance to determine populations most affected by tobacco use.
Present reports or other relevant information regarding local tobacco prevention efforts to local boards, councils, commissions, committees, and/or agencies as needed to meet the goals of the grant.
Develop and provide culturally competent tobacco-free living educational materials to be used in tobacco prevention efforts.
Establish rapport and working relationship with various agencies in order to promote tobacco control efforts through effective community transformation.
Identify and promote networking and community collaboration for health action.
Identify and consult with community leaders in an effort to solicit their involvement in local public health programs and planning efforts.
Represent the 10-county region in numerous advisory committees, coalitions and task forces, as needed.
Confer with persons from private and public agencies, schools, media and volunteer organization to solicit input and to inform them of local tobacco control efforts.
Engage and seek the involvement of other local government staff to amplify and accelerate the improvements to policy, systems, and environmental change.
Collaborate with the Fort Liberty Department of Public Health and the University of North Carolina Lineberger Cancer Center to maintain and expand the Military Health and Readiness Initiative team and other additional tobacco control work on Fort Liberty.
Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.
Minimum Qualifications A master's degree in public or human services administration or a human services programmatic field preferably with course work in human services planning and one year of experience in human service program planning or administration; or graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of administrative or consultative experience in a human service program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management Preference: A degree in Public Health and experience in Tobacco Control and Prevention.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities.
Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.
S.
and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.
S.
The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://naces.
org.
College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301.
If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and public health education, and National Tobacco Control Programs (NTCP) goals and objectives.
Considerable knowledge of methods and techniques of disseminating health education information to the public and to the media.
Ability to work well with people of different educational and socioeconomic backgrounds and to speak effectively before various groups.
Ability to establish a good working relationship with individuals and community groups.
Ability to explain and apply state laws, regulations and rules pertaining to public health.
Ability to organize and direct the activities of local committees for the development of local public health education programs.
Considerable knowledge of community health education resources.
Considerable knowledge in program planning, program implementation and evaluation.
Thorough knowledge of community organizations.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health Human Resources.
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
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• Location : 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC
• Post ID: 9110193995
